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- the present invention relates to an electrical current transducer with a magnetic field gradient sensor for measuring an electrical current flowing in a conductor.
- the magnetic field produced in the gap 3 by the primary current I P to be measured has the property of being proportional to the primary current I P , but spatially inhomogeneous, with a substantially constant gradient along two orthogonal directions dBy/dx and dBx/dy, assuming current flows in a z direction.
- This gradient can be measured by two magnetic sensors 4 a , 4 b spaced some distance apart and with their respective axis of sensitivity X a , X b oriented in opposite directions, whose outputs, when added together by a summing amplifier, provide a signal proportional to the current to be measured.
- a first drawback of the above described known current transducer is its limited and variable frequency response and response time.
- the sensitivity of the known transducer depends on magnetic coupling of the primary current to the magnetic field sensors. As frequency increases, skin and proximity effect change the distribution of current in the primary conductor, resulting in a varying magnetic coupling and reduced sensitivity. This effect is dependent on the magnetic constant mu0, and on the bus bar resistivity. In the case of copper, the resistivity can vary by more than 40% over the typical operating temperature range. The frequency response of the transducer will also vary accordingly with temperature, making it impractical to compensate such a frequency response variation through simple signal processing methods.
- a second drawback of the above described known current transducer is its sensitivity to external magnetic field gradients.
- the magnetic circuit has essentially C shaped cores that surround sections of the primary conductor, each C shaped core forming an air gap that concentrates the magnetic flux generated by the primary current in the slot in which the magnetic gradient sensor is positioned.
- the C shaped cores increase the cost and volume of the transducer, compared to transducers without cores, not only because of the relative complexity of the cores and the assembly thereof to the primary conductor, but also taking into account the required thickness of core material to be able to carry the flux density generated by the primary current without saturating.
- the magnetic core may also increase non linearity and magnetic offset due to the length of the flux path through the material, and the flux excursion during operation.
- the gradient sensor comprises two separate magnetic field detectors mounted on opposite sides of the primary conductor bar which increases exposure of the gradient sensor to external fields and increases problems due to differences in temperature or other environmental conditions at different sides of the primary conductor, compared to a single magnetic field gradient sensor positioned in a slot of the primary conductor.
- an object of this invention to provide an electrical current transducer for measuring an electrical current flowing in a conductor that is accurate, reliable and has a large measurement range.
- a current transducer comprising a section of a primary conductor and a magnetic field gradient sensor mounted in proximity to the primary conductor configured to measure a magnetic field gradient in a gradient measurement direction (Y, X) transverse to a direction of flow (Z) of a primary current (I P ) flowing in the primary conductor that enables measurement of said primary current (I P ).
- the current transducer further comprises a first lateral magnetic shim mounted adjacent a first outer side of the primary conductor, and a second lateral magnetic shim mounted adjacent a second outer side of the primary conductor opposite the first outer side, a major internal surface of the first and second magnetic shims facing the magnetic field gradient sensor and extending essentially parallel to the current flow direction (Z), wherein the current transducer further comprises a first branch of a Rogowski coil mounted adjacent a third outer side of the primary conductor extending between the first and second lateral shims, and a second branch of a Rogowski coil mounted adjacent a fourth outer side, opposite the third outer side, of the primary conductor extending between the first and second lateral shims.
- the current transducer comprises a first magnetic field sensing system configured for measurement of a primary current flowing in the primary conductor in a lower frequency range, and a Rogowski coil encircling said primary conductor configured for measuring said primary current in an upper frequency range having frequencies greater than the lower frequency range
- the first magnetic field sensing system comprises the magnetic field gradient sensor which is mounted in a slot midway between two portions of said section of primary conductor, the magnetic field gradient sensor configured to measure a magnetic field gradient in a gradient measurement direction (Y) transverse to a direction of flow (Z) of the primary current (I P ).
- the combination of a magnetic field gradient sensor with a Rogowski coil in a current transducer is surprisingly advantageous to obtain a large amplitude and frequency measurement range while providing a compact and cost effective transducer with improved linearity and more stable and accurate measurement compared to either conventional transducers with multiple magnetic field detectors or conventional transducers with gradient sensors.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor is positioned in a slot midway between two portions of said section of primary conductor.
- At least first and second magnetic field detectors may be positioned on opposite sides of said section of primary conductor.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor of the current transducer is mounted in a slot midway between two portions of said section of primary conductor, the transducer further comprising a first lateral magnetic shim mounted adjacent a first outer side of the primary conductor, and a second lateral magnetic shim mounted adjacent a second outer side of the primary conductor opposite the first outer side, a major internal surface of the first and second magnetic shims facing the magnetic field gradient sensor and extending essentially parallel to the current flow direction (Z), the first and second lateral magnetic shims being substantially parallel, the magnetic shims arranged to attenuate the influence of external magnetic field gradients without increasing flux density generated by the primary current in the slot.
- the flux concentrating magnetic circuits in comparison to magnetic shims that serve principally or only to attenuate the influence of external magnetic fields, may lead to increased non linearity and magnetic offset due to the length of the flux path through the material, and the flux excursion during operation.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor comprises a first magnetic field detector oriented to sense magnetic flux in a first magnetic field direction (Xa) transverse to the direction of flow (Z) of the primary current I P , and a second magnetic field detector oriented to sense magnetic flux in a second magnetic field direction (Xb) parallel but opposite to the first magnetic field direction, the first and second magnetic field detectors separated by a non zero distance along the gradient measurement direction (Y).
- the magnetic shims may be substantially planar.
- the magnetic shims are arranged substantially parallel to said gradient measurement direction (Y).
- the primary conductor section is in the form of a section of solid bus bar incorporated in the electrical current transducer.
- the section of solid bus bar has a non-circular shape defining a width W between said first and second opposed outer sides, and a height H between said third and fourth opposed outer sides, and the height being smaller than the width H ⁇ W.
- the section of solid bus bar has a substantially rectangular shape.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor is positioned in a slot midway between two portions of said section of primary conductor, said slot extending between said first and second sides.
- the first and second magnetic field detectors are formed in a single component, for instance in a single ASIC. This feature not only reduces costs, but also reduces the adverse effects of different temperatures, electrical or magnetic fields and other factors at different locations that affect multi sensor arrangements.
- said at least first and second magnetic field detectors are not inside a slot but separate components positioned outside said section of primary conductor, adjacent first and second outer sides of the primary conductor.
- a height (Hm) of the magnetic shims is at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times a height (H) of the section of solid bus bar of the primary conductor, measured in the gradient direction Y.
- FIGS. 1 a and 1 b are simplified cross-sectional views of a primary conductor and magnetic field gradient sensors of conventional design
- FIG. 2 a is a simplified view of a primary conductor and electrical current transducer with magnetic field gradient sensor according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 b is a cross-sectional view through line IIb-IIb of FIG. 2 a;
- FIG. 3 a is a simplified view of a primary conductor and electrical current transducer with magnetic field gradient sensor according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 b is a cross-sectional view through line IIIb-IIIb of FIG. 3 a;
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a primary conductor and electrical current transducer with magnetic field gradient sensor according to a variant of FIG. 3 b;
- FIG. 5 a is a simplified view of a primary conductor and electrical current transducer with magnetic field gradient sensor according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 5 b is a cross-sectional view through line Vb-Vb of FIG. 5 a;
- FIG. 6 is a simplified cross-sectional view of a primary conductor and electrical current transducer with magnetic field gradient sensor according to another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 7 a illustrates magnetic field lines around a primary conductor with two sections separated by a gap (according to the prior art) and FIG. 7 b is a similar illustration of magnetic field lines around a primary conductor with two sections separated by a gap according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIGS. 7 c and 7 b are graphs of magnetic flux density ( FIG. 7 c ) respectively dBx/dy ( FIG. 7 d ) versus the position along the y axis at the centre of the gap of the primary conductors of FIGS. 7 a and 7 c;
- FIGS. 8 a and 8 c illustrate the magnetic field lines of an external conductor and its effect on the conventional arrangement of FIG. 7 a
- FIGS. 8 b and 8 d illustrate the magnetic field lines of an external conductor and its effect on the arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention of FIG. 7 b;
- FIGS. 9 a and 9 b are graphs of magnetic flux density ( FIG. 9 a ) respectively dBx/dy ( FIG. 9 b ) versus the position along the y axis at the centre of the gap of the primary conductors of FIGS. 8 a to 8 d;
- an electrical current transducer 1 comprises a section of a primary conductor 2 , for instance in the form of a bus bar, and a magnetic field gradient sensor 4 , 4 a , 4 b mounted in proximity to the primary conductor.
- the magnetic field sensor is configured to measure a magnetic field gradient in a specific direction relative to the primary conductor that enables measurement of a primary current I P flowing in the primary conductor 2 .
- a magnetic field gradient sensor comprises at least two magnetic field detectors in positions spaced apart in said specific direction for measuring a difference in the magnetic field between the two positions.
- FIG. 1 a One example of a known arrangement is illustrated in FIG. 1 a , where two magnetic field detectors 4 a , 4 b are positioned in a slot 3 between two portions 2 a , 2 b of the primary conductor.
- FIG. 1 b two magnetic field detectors 4 a , 4 b are positioned on opposite sides of the primary conductor 2 .
- Other magnetic field sensor configurations able to measure a gradient are however also known. In the absence of external fields, the gradient of the magnetic field in the proximity of the primary conductor is proportional to the primary current I P (i.e. the current to be measured).
- the magnetic field gradient sensor comprises a first magnetic field detector 4 a and a second magnetic field detector 4 b positioned in a slot 3 midway between two preferably essentially identical portions 2 a , 2 b of a primary conductor 2 that is may for instance be in the form of a section of solid bus bar incorporated in the electrical current transducer.
- the respective sensitivity directions Xa, Xb of the magnetic field detectors 2 a , 2 b are both oriented along the X axis, but in opposite directions. They sense the X component of the magnetic flux density B.
- the two sensing elements are separated by a small distance along the Y direction. When the electric outputs of the sensors are added together, the result is proportional to dBx/dy.
- the electrical current transducer further comprises magnetic shims 6 mounted on outer sides of the primary conductor 2 .
- the magnetic shims include a first lateral magnetic shim 6 a mounted adjacent an outer side of a first portion 2 a of the primary conductor, and a second lateral magnetic shim 6 b mounted adjacent an outer side of a second portion 2 b of the primary conductor.
- a major internal surface 10 of the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b facing the magnetic field detectors 4 a , 4 b , extends essentially parallel to the portions 2 a , 2 b of a primary conductor 2 corresponding to a direction of flow of the primary current I P .
- the magnetic shims are made of a material with high magnetic permeability and low magnetic reluctance, for instance a high permeability soft magnetic material such as soft iron, ferrite or permalloy, configured to redirect external magnetic fields between the shims. Because the magnetic shims provide a path of low resistance for the external magnetic field, the external magnetic field redirected between the opposed pair of magnetic shims is homogenized as best illustrated in FIGS. 8 b and 8 d . There is however an improved effect on the internal magnetic field generated by the primary conductor within the slot 3 between primary conductor portions 2 a , 2 b as best illustrated in FIGS. 7 a and 7 b . In FIGS.
- FIG. 8 a shows the field lines around the 2 square bus bar conductor portions each carrying the same current I P /2.
- the vertical line in the slot between the two conductor portions indicates the axis on which the magnetic field sensors forming the gradient sensor are located, and over which the values shown in the line plots of FIGS. 8 c and 8 d are taken.
- FIG. 8 b shows the effect of adding the shims to the situation shown in FIG. 8 a .
- FIG. 8 c shows the flux density x component along the y axis in the center of the slot, for both configurations.
- FIG. 8 d shows dBx/dy along the same axis. There is only a small difference in sensitivity between configurations of FIG. 8 a and FIG. 8 b .
- the magnetic field gradient is essentially position independent.
- the bus bar is shown carrying zero current, and a neighboring current carrying conductor is positioned at a distance of 15 mm from the center of the current transducer assembly, shown in 2 angular positions, at 0° in 11 a and 11 b , and at 90° in 11 c and 11 d .
- the homogenizing effect on the X component of B is visible.
- FIG. 9 a shows the X component of B along the slot axis.
- the common mode level is highest with shims and an external current neighbor at 90°, but in both cases with shims, the value of Bx along the axis is more constant than in the case without shims. This becomes clearly visible in FIG. 9 b , which shows dBx/dy.
- rejection of inhomogeneous external fields can be improved in the order of about 5 to 10 times over conventional systems.
- the soft magnetic parts 6 a , 6 b thus have at their inner surface 10 an essentially magnetic equipotential, and the volume between the parallel, inside facing surfaces 10 is occupied by a substantially homogenous magnetic field.
- the dBx/dy gradient may be lower than in the absence of the soft magnetic flux shapers formed by the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b , the value of Bx can be slightly higher than in the absence of the shims.
- the purpose of the soft magnetic shims in this embodiment is to shape the flux density distribution to make it more uniform, not shield or screen the magnetic sensors in the usual sense, where it is understood to result in the shielded volume having a lowered magnitude of flux density compared with the surroundings.
- the height Hm of the magnetic shims is preferably at least one and a half times (Hm>1.5H), preferably two times (Hm>2H), the height H of the section of solid bus bar of the primary conductor, measured in the direction Y of the magnetic field gradient.
- the primary conductor and magnetic field gradient sensor are positioned substantially midway between ends of the magnetic shims defining the height Hm. This advantageously ensures a good attenuation of the external magnetic field and reduces any distortion of the magnetic field uniformity between the shims at the level of the primary conductor and in particular at the level of the magnetic field gradient sensor.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor comprises a first magnetic field detector 4 a and a second magnetic field detector 4 b positioned in a slot 3 midway between two essentially identical portions 2 a , 2 b of a primary conductor 2 that may for instance be in the form of a section of solid bus bar incorporated in the electrical current transducer.
- the respective sensitivity directions Xa, Xb of the magnetic field detectors 2 a , 2 b are both oriented along the X axis, but in opposite directions. They sense the X component of the magnetic flux density B.
- the two sensing elements are separated by a small distance along the Y direction.
- the electrical current transducer further comprises a Rogowski coil mounted around outer sides of the primary conductor 2 .
- the magnetic field gradient sensor 4 a , 4 b measurement range is limited in its frequency response because the distribution of current density in a conductor bar varies with frequency (skin effect). The current distribution is dependent inter alia on conductor geometry, temperature and material properties, thus leading to a difficult to compensate behavior of the magnetic gradient measurement beyond a certain frequency.
- the Rogowski coil is however well adapted to measure the primary current I P flowing in the primary conductor 2 a , 2 b in a higher frequency range and complements well the magnetic field gradient sensors.
- the magnetic field gradient sensors 4 a , 4 b thus measure the primary current from DC up to a first threshold frequency beyond which accuracy is no longer acceptable, whereas the Rogowski coil is configured to measure the primary current with an acceptable sensitivity from a second threshold frequency up to the upper cut-off frequency of the transducer.
- the first threshold frequency of the gradient sensors is higher than the second threshold frequency where the Rogowski coil becomes usable. This allows for a transition between the two signal sources to take place at a transition frequency located in between.
- the measurement signal processing circuit may be configured to cut off the signal of the Rogowski coil below the transition frequency, respectively to cut off the signal of the magnetic field gradient sensors 4 a , 4 b above the transition frequency.
- soft magnetic corner elements 12 are provided at corners joining branches 8 a , 8 b , 8 c , 8 d of the Rogowski coil.
- the soft magnetic corner elements 12 magnetically short circuit discontinuities in the windings of the Rogowski coil formed by the corners that are present to adapt the path of the Rogowski coil to the outer profile of the primary conductor bus bar 2 , 2 a , 2 b . This results in a better immunity to external fields.
- the magnetic field gradient sensor in the embodiments in which it positioned in a slot may advantageously be a single component, for instance a single ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) component.
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- the use of a single magnetic field gradient sensor is not only advantageous to reduce the cost of the transducer, but also reduces problems associated with combining signals from a plurality of sensors to output a measurement signal, due to possible differences in temperature or other environmental conditions at different positions where the plurality of sensors are located, or to slightly different properties and tolerances of each sensor.
- a primary conductor section 2 , 2 a , 2 b , with slot 3 , magnetic field gradient sensors 4 a , 4 b , and magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b are provided in a configuration similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 2 a , 2 b .
- a Rogowski coil comprises two Rogowski coil branches 8 a , 8 b extending between the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b .
- the Rogowski coil branches extend fully from the first magnetic shim 6 a to the other lateral magnetic shim 6 b so as to form a bridge between the shims with essentially no interruption.
- the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b also serve to provide a magnetic short circuit for the Rogowski coil 8 a , 8 b , resulting in better immunity to external fields.
- the Rogowski coil 8 serves to measure the upper frequency range and the magnetic field gradient sensor serves to measure the lower frequency range in essentially the same manner as described above in relation to the FIGS. 3 a , 3 b , whereas the effects of external fields are homogenized and attenuated by the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b in essentially the same manner as described above in relation to FIGS. 2 a , 2 b.
- FIG. 6 another embodiment of a current transducer according to the invention is illustrated.
- magnetic field gradient sensors 4 a , 4 b are positioned on opposite sides of a primary conductor section 2 , and magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b are provided in a configuration similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 2 a , 2 b and 5 a , 5 b .
- a Rogowski coil comprises two Rogowski coil branches 8 a , 8 b extending between the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 5 a , 5 b .
- the Rogowski coil branches extend fully from the first magnetic shim 6 a to the other lateral magnetic shim 6 b so as to form a bridge between the shims with essentially no interruption.
- the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b also serve to provide a magnetic short circuit for the Rogowski coil 8 a , 8 b , resulting in better immunity to external fields, as described above in relation to the FIGS. 5 a , 5 b.
- the Rogowski coil 8 serves to measure the upper frequency range and the magnetic field gradient sensor serves to measure the lower frequency range whereas the effects of external fields are homogenized and attenuated by the magnetic shims 6 a , 6 b , as described above in relation to the FIGS. 5 a , 5 b.
- the transducer may therefore be alternatively or in addition configured to measure the magnetic field gradient dBy/dx that is also transverse to the flow of the primary current.
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- Provide separate outputs and use the overlapping section of the frequency range for additional functions: e.g., if the current transducer is used to control the current, and the current is generated by switching followed by filtering, then a ripple is always present and may be located in the overlapping region of the spectrum. As the same signal is measured by both channels, the more stable of the two channels can be used to compensate temperature or other drifts of the sensitivity of the other channel;
- The same principle as above can also be used to monitor the function of the transducer by either using an already available signal like a ripple, or injecting a test signal like a pseudorandom sequence, and detecting the presence of the test signal in both channels;
- Provide a di/dt output for applications like sensorless position estimation where the di/dt is needed, and numerical derivation has a lower SNR than directly sensing di/dt
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